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Hockey India plans to have Lakra, Sunil in coaching set-up

NEW DELHI: After roping in PR Sreejesh as the new chief coach of the junior men's team, Hockey India (HI) now plans to include two more former India players in the coaching set-up. Defender Birendra Lakra and halfback SV Sunil are likely to join Sreejesh in the coaching group for…

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'Focus now is to create a stronger feeder system'

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid, embraces new role as coach of junior hockey team

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PR Sreejesh wants to be on 2026 Hockey World Cup podium in a 'unique' way

NEW DELHI: There's been a clamour for PR Sreejesh to reconsider his decision to retire post the Paris Olympics. But his reaction sums up the call he has taken: "I once got very good advice. You should always leave when people ask 'why' and not when they say 'why not',"…

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Hockey India retires No. 16 jersey in honour of PR Sreejesh, appoints him as junior men's team coach

NEW DELHI: Hockey India announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey, from the national senior men's team, in honour of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who declared his retirement from the sport after the Paris Olympics. The decision celebrates an 18-year career that included securing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals. Sreejesh is…

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Time for Hockey India to build on Olympic success, introduce 'central contracts' for players

NEW DELHI: Often called the poor man's game, Indian hockey has come of age both on and off the field after the eye-opening Olympic miss in 2008. Though securing a job before thinking about an extended professional career in the sport still tops the priority list of budding players --…

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Olympic laurels in the bag, Sreejesh set to take over as junior India coach?

Want to mould young players, says retiring goalkeeper

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Constant pressure of game helped in shoot-out: Sreejesh

PARIS: India custodian PR Sreejesh got a standing ovation even from the British fans on Sunday. The 37-yearold was emotional, trying to soak in the moment as chants of "Sreejesh, Sreejesh" from the stands made it a morning to remember for all those who were at the Yves-du-Manoir.

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Hockey midfielder Raj Kumar Pal recalls the tears in his eyes after selection for Paris Olympics

Raj Kumar Pal, a crucial member of the the Indian men's hockey team, is preparing for his Olympic debut in Paris and recalled how he couldn't hold back his tears when he found his name in the squad for the Games announced by Hockey India a few weeks ago.

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If skipper Harmanpreet Singh is on song with his drag-flicks, there's nothing to worry: Hockey India chief Dilip Tirkey

NEW DELHI: Dilip Tirkey, the former captain and current Hockey India president, is optimistic about the Indian team's prospects at the upcoming Paris Olympics. He believes that if captain Harmanpreet Singh performs at his best, India has a strong chance of improving upon their medal finish from the previous Olympics.

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'My last dance in Paris': India's hockey star PR Sreejesh announces retirement

NEW DELHI: The celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced his retirement plans on Monday, stating that he will conclude his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth Olympics in Paris starting…

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2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 set to begin in UP

The 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women North Zone Championship 2024 is set to start in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on July 15. The finals will take place on July 22. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jarmanpreet Singh's Olympic debut is Indian hockey's 'never give up' story

Indian men's hockey team's defender Jarmanpreet Singh was considered a rising star when he was selected by the Punjab franchise in the prestigious Hockey India League in 2015. He seemed destined to represent India at the Junior World Cup in 2016, which launched the careers of many of his contemporaries,…

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Harmanpreet Singh set to lead Indian men's hockey team at Paris Olympics, squad announced

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the much anticipated 16-member Indian Men's Hockey Team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Five Olympic debutants in Indian men's hockey squad for Paris 2024

Harmanpreet Singh will lead the Indian men's hockey team at the upcoming Paris Olympics, with Hardik Singh continuing in the role of his deputy, as announced by Hockey India on Wednesday. The 16-member squad features a mix of experienced players and five debutants.

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Hockey India: Selection of 40-member core group for Junior National Coaching Camp

This camp follows the Indian Junior Men's Team's European tour, where they played five matches from May 20 to May 29 against Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands club team Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hockey India League's return on track as HI opens registration process for teams, players, support staff

The much-awaited return of the Hockey India League (HIL) is on track after its absence from the Indian hockey calendar since 2017.

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CBI closes corruption case against ex-IOA chief Narinder Batra

NEW DELHI: After nearly two years of investigation, the CBI has closed a corruption case against former Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Dhruv Batra and Hockey India Executive Director Cdr R K Srivastava, as it could not find evidence of wrongdoing, officials said on Friday.

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Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat: A fight between two candidates who are stars in their own right

Legendary Indian hockey captain Dilip Tirkey faces off against ex-Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency.

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Rohit to lead Indian junior men’s hockey team for Europe tour

Defender Rohit has been named captain of the Indian junior men’s hockey team.

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PC defence India’s biggest concern: Adrian D’Souza

Former Indian Olympians Rupinderpal Singh and Adrian D’Souza mentor young players, emphasizing penalty corner defense and teamwork for Paris Olympics.

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"National Women's Hockey League significant step for women in India": HI Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh

Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh on Thursday opened up about the importance of the much-awaited National Women's Hockey League 2024-25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hockey India names 28-member core probable group for men's camp ahead of Olympics

Hockey India announces 28-member core group for men's national coaching camp ahead of Paris Olympics, focusing on improvement.

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Hockey India names 33-member Indian women's hockey team core group

Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 33-member Indian Women's Hockey Team that will continue to train in SAI Bangalore till May 16. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hockey India prunes 60-member women's national camp to 33-member core group

Hockey India announced its 33-member list of women core probables, featuring experienced players like goalkeeper Savita Punia and forward Vandana Katariya, alongside several fresh faces. This pruned group will undergo training in Bengaluru until May 16 in preparation for the upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures.

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Former India hockey stars undergo specialised coaching

As part of Hockey India's novel initiative aimed at standardising coaching methodologies across the nation and nurturing the next generation of hockey talent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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